List of Local Restaurants

Atasca A Portuguese word for tavern; Atasca is a visit into the beautiful Portugal. This popular Kendall Square location serves simple, yet traditional lunches and authentic yet, modern dinners. Portuguese 50 Hampshire St Cambridge MA (617) 621-6991

Blue Room Payment Types: Accepts All Major Credit Cards Foodies flock to this restaurant, where wood grilling is the specialty. Welcoming staff and loads of regulars. Kendall moviegoers eat and run on weekends before the films start, then... Hampshire and Portland streets Cambridge MA (617) 494-9034

Casablanca Casablanca offers award winning cuisine with an intriguing range of influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa, America and elsewhere. Located in Harvard square, this sophisticated restaurant is sure to please. 40 Brattle St. Cambridge MA (617) 876-0999

Central Kitchen Payment Types: MasterCard? , Visa, American Express Simple but stylish food with a Mediterranean flair. Near the windows, you have Central Square's edgy scene as a backdrop. Mediterranean 567 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA (617) 491-5599

Chez Henri payment types: All major cards. Caribbean/Cuban 1 Shepard St. Cambridge MA (617) 354-8980

Craigie Street Bistro T stop: Red Line/Harvard Square French 5 Craigie Cir. Cambridge MA (617) 497-5511

Cuchi Cuchi Payment Types: All Major Cards Accepted As if you couldn't tell by the name, this sassy place brims with attitude. Co-owned by Tamara Bourso of Dali in Somerville, Cuchi Cuchi specializes in Spanish but also delves into Greek... Tapas / Small Plates 795 Main St. Cambridge MA (617) 864-2929

Dolphin Seafood T stop: Red Line/Harvard Square Seafood 1105 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA (617) 661-2937

East Coast Grill & Raw Bar Payment Types: Accepts All Major Credit Cards Chris Schlesinger has been doing the casual neighborhood thing for years in this Inman Square favorite. Expanded several years ago past barbecue and Southern favorites, East Coast now... Seafood Grills 1271 Cambridge St. Cambridge MA (617) 491-6568

The Elephant Walk The Elephant Walk features original French and authentic Cambodian cuisines on one menu accompanied by homemade desserts and an award winning wine list. The atmosphere is one of casual elegance with friendly helpful service. 2067 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA (617) 492-6900

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Fire & Ice Payment Types: Accepts All Major Cards The gimmick here is that you pick out the ingredients -- veggies, meats, and sauce -- and take them to cooks who'll grill them while you watch. Other 50 Church St. Cambridge MA (617) 547-9007

Grafton Street Pub and Grill Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub and Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over a decade. Located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue-the Gateway of Harvard Square-this neighborhood hotspot is...

La Groceria Italian Restaurant Payment Types: Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard? La Groceria has been a Cambridge fixture for three decades, and the fare, while inconsistent, is full of Italian standbys. Italian/Pizza 853 Main St. Cambridge MA (617) 876-4162

Harvest Restaurant Harvest presents contemporary cuisine inspired by American classics. Executive Chef Keith Pooler focuses on the region's freshest ingredients in his seasonal menus. American 44 Brattle Street Cambridge MA (617) 868-2255

Helmand Payment Types: Cash, MasterCard? , Visa This place is a delight for the eyes as well as the palate. Warm colors wash the walls; a crackling fire burns in winter; waiters push platters of naan into a wall oven in the dining room. Middle Eastern - Afgan dining 143 First Street Cambridge, MA 617-492-4646 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Helmand&fb=1&near=Cambridge,+MA&cd=1

Henrietta's Table Payment Type: Accepts All Major Credit Cards Fresh and Honest" which means fresh from the farm and honest to goodness. Dining Style: Home Style Executive Chef: Peter Davis Parking: Private Lot Cross Street: Elliott St. at the Charles Hotel 1 Bennett St. Cambridge MA (617) 661-5005

Jasper White's Summer Shack Once you get past the line at the door and the deafening noise, Jasper White's seafood is wonderful, though the prices do not fall into the ``shack'' category. The oyster selection is outstanding, and the blackboard specials of grilled... Seafood 149 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Cambridge MA (617) 520-9500

John Harvards Brew House T stop: Red Line/Harvard Square American 33 Dunster St. Cambridge MA (617) 868-3585

Oleana Payment Types: Accepts Visa, MasterCard? and American Express Chef Ana Sortun's fascination with the undiscovered parts of the Mediterranean comes to glorious flower in her new restaurant, the former location of Daddy-o's. 134 Hampshire St. Cambridge MA (617) 661-0505 http://www.oleanarestaurant.com/

Om Restaurant And Lounge Playful and delicious, the cuisine of Rachel Klein makes eating at OM an adventure. Tibetan paintings, colorful fabrics and a diverse, young clientele add to its appeal, and only some service issues mar dining serendipity. 92 Winthrop St. Cambridge MA (617) 576-2800

The Red House Restaurant With a seasonally changing menu and nightly specials, The Red House offers European-style cuisine with the convenience of ordering most items in your choice of appetizer and entree size. 98 Winthrop Street Cambridge MA (617) 576-0605

Rialto Jody Adams has revamped her restaurant and gone all Italian. Her creativity and clear vision make you glad she did. (Alison Arnett, Globe staff | April 26, 2007) at the Charles Hotel 1 Bennett Street Cambridge MA (617) 661-5050

S&S Restaurant Good, Simple food that will not break the budget, with parking in Iman sq. The little sq. itself is fun to prowl around. S&S patrons can really soak in the diverse crowds of Somerville and Cambridge while sipping on good coffee and filling up on diner cuisine. The Deli is set up with a full room dedicated to takeout, a main dining area, as well as a bar. The dining room has a nice, clean, old-school diner feel. The menu offers up typical deli fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a nice weekend brunch. All the comfort food is served in generous portions, managing to leave each patron satisfied. There’s also a nice dessert menu available. Service is great and the value is unmatched. 1334 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02139 617.354.0620 www.sandsrestaurant.com

Salts payment types: All major credit cards accepted. - Salts will take the MIT purchasing card over the phone and charge the bill to it- just ask them to fax the receipt. American French 798 Main Street Cambridge MA (617) 876-8444

Sandrine's Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square is one of the warmest, most inviting French restaurants in the Greater Boston area. The restaurant prides itself on serving classic French Cuisine with an Alsatian influence. 8 Holyoke St. Cambridge MA (617) 497-5300

Temple Bar Payment Types: Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard? , American Express Popular with students and their instructors, this restaurant is no college dive. The Temple Bar looks and feels upscale, even though it's a bit noisy; call it bustling chic. American 1688 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA (617) 547-5055

Upstairs on the Square T stop: Red line/Harvard Square 91 Winthrop Street Cambridge MA (617) 864-1933

Z Square Restaurant & Bar Every dish at Z Square Restaurant & Bar - Cambridge is handcrafted with a delicious and refreshing simplicity. The menu of creative American home cooking features fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. 14 JFK St. Cambridge MA (617) 576-0101

-- Main.bryt - 25 Aug 2009